The world's most versatile video processor

The Vista Spyder gives you total control and flexibility, so you can mix an incredible number of sources in multiple windows, create all kinds of Picture-in-Pictures (PIPs), define, shape and blend borders with remarkable ease, and do it all without a hitch, every single time.

Christie Spyder video processor

Choice. Control. Flexibility. What every integrator wants.

Overview

The Christie Spyder gives you total control and flexibility, so you can mix an incredible number of sources in multiple windows, create all kinds of picture-in-pictures (PIPs), define, shape and blend borders with remarkable ease, and do it all without a hitch, every single time.

There’s a reason why Spyder is the world’s most powerful video processor. In a word, versatility. When it comes to dynamic visual effects, the only limit is your imagination:

Supports up to 32 independent windows, 16 mixers, or any combination in between

Adapts perfectly to widescreen (edge-blended), single and multi-screen discreet applications

Permits unrestricted window and picture-in-picture (PIP) placement

Allows any input to operate as a Native High Resolution Channel, Scaled PIP, Scaled Background, or Key Channel

Spyder achieves stunning clarity and brightness in part because it has three times the pixels of any other presentation system. You can use the same input channels across more pixels, and you can view them through multiple outputs. The Integrated Operators Monitor allows you to see what the audience sees and preview what they will see next, all on a single monitor. Also, the system’s resolution independence allows you to use multiple projectors to increase pixel space and resolution beyond what any single display device could handle.

Mixing and multiple key frame effects

Full path editing including tension, continuity and bias control at each Key Frame

Full speed editing including Ease In, Ease Out, and Velocity control at each Key Frame

Smooth Go Processor allows quick, surefooted navigation from any window look to any other look. Options are user-definable with every preset.

Results are predictable, highly user programmable, and most importantly, reproducible every time, all with a single button press

Easy-to-use programming environment allows you to focus on your desired results, rather than the mechanics of getting there

Specs

The Spyder is designed with every kind of user in mind, from the beginner to the most experienced pro. Components are modular, so you can build the system you need. Models are packaged as 2RU or 3RU units, and you can configure them to support up to 32 inputs and 32 outputs. This gives you unprecedented flexibility and versatility.

Virtually any source

Send virtually any input signal to Spyder, and it will process it with ease. Input channels support analog, SDI, HD-SDI and DVI. Spyder accepts composite and S-Video (NTSC, PAL, SECAM), SDI/ HD-SDI formats, and computer resolutions up to 2048 x 1200.

The baseline Spyder configuration has multiple input boards that give you a lot of room to play. So go ahead and get creative.

You can configure an input as a color or luminance key, or as a PIP. You can use any two inputs as a mixer. You can size and position PIP and key images at any location on the screen in real-time, and keep track of them easily. You can use key images to create a variety of key effects such as superimposing titles on the image or creating special mask effects.

Spyder gives you two native or scalable resolution background buffers to provide a high-resolution still backdrop for PIP images or background inputs. These buffers have preview/program display, which you can transition just like a mixer. This allows a scene or theme graphic to be your background without having to use any of Spyder's inputs. It also eliminates the need to use one or more inputs to prevent screens from going to black.

What goes in must come out - beautifully

Any Spyder model will work with multiple output boards. These boards provide the full range of output interface functions and blending functionality. Spyder's unique architecture eliminates the need for external data-doubling processors for widescreen applications.

Output resolutions include computer resolutions of up to 2048 x 1200, analog HDTV resolutions of 720p, 1080I, 1080p, HD SDI video, and 2048 x 1080p digital cinema video, as well as plasma display resolutions. Output synchronization is supported to lock the output frame rate to an externally applied NTSC/PAL black burst signal in studio environments. Outputs also support the DVI 'Twin' specification that allows greater bit depth to the projector or display.

Modularity allows you to mix and match

This Spyder system is available in 2RU (200 series) and 3RU (300 series) configurations. Choose from a selection of models, which are perfectly compatible and configurable with each other. You can build almost any size system you need, depending on your budget and the demands of your particular application.

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This is the PDF product brochure that outlines key features, specifications and uses for the Christie Vista Spyder.